1040 User Guide

Getting Started

Checking the Contents

You should have received: A PhidgetGPS A GPS Antenna A Mini-USB cable A Hardware Mounting Kit		In order to test your new Phidget you will also need: A location that is likely to get a GPS signal

Connecting the Pieces

Connect the antenna to the PhidgetGPS Connect the PhidgetGPS to your computer using the Mini-USB cable.

Testing Using Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7

Make sure you have the current version of the Phidget library installed on your PC. If you don't, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Quick Downloads section on the Windows page
2. Download and run the Phidget21 Installer (32-bit, or 64-bit, depending on your system)
3. You should see the icon on the right hand corner of the Task Bar.

Running Phidgets Sample Program

Double clicking on the icon loads the Phidget Control Panel; we will use this program to ensure that your new Phidget works properly.

The source code for the GPS-full sample program can be found in the quick downloads section on the C# Language Page. If you'd like to see examples in other languages, you can visit our Languages page.

Updating Device Firmware

If an entry in this list is red, it means the firmware for that device is out of date. Double click on the entry to be given the option of updating the firmware. If you choose not to update the firmware, you can still run the example for that device after refusing.

Double Click on the icon to activate the Phidget Control Panel and make sure that the PhidgetGPS is properly attached to your PC.
Double Click on Phidget GPS in the Phidget Control Panel to bring up GPS-full and check that the box labelled Attached contains the word True. A tick mark will appear in the box when a satellite fix has been acquired. If you areinside a building, you might have to go outside to get a satellite fix. Displays the latitude. Displays the longitude. Displays the velocity when the PhidgetGPS is moving. Displays the Heading (0 is north) when the PhidgetGPS is moving. Displays Time and Date as transmitted by the satellites. Opens Google Map and displays the GPS location. The red dot shows the GPS location on the map. To close the Map click on the Close Map button.

Testing Using Mac OS X

1. Go to the Quick Downloads section on the Mac OS X page
2. Download and run the Phidget OS X Installer
3. Click on System Preferences >> Phidgets (under Other) to activate the Preference Pane
4. Make sure that the PhidgetGPS is properly attached.
5. Double Click on PhidgetGPS in the Phidget Preference Pane to bring up the GPS-full Sample program. This program will function in a similar way as the Windows version.

Using Linux

For a step-by-step guide on getting Phidgets running on Linux, check the Linux page.

Technical Details

Mounting

The 1040 has been sized so it may be mounted directly on top of the 1056 - PhidgetSpatial 3/3/3 and the 1049 - PhidgetSpatial 0/0/3.

Further Reading

For more information, check out the GPS Primer.